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BREAKING: Seyi Makinde tests positive for coronavirus

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has tested positive for coronavirus. The governor disclosed this via an announcement on his Twitter handle on Monday. “I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It…

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has tested positive for coronavirus.

The governor disclosed this via an announcement on his Twitter handle on Monday.

“I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate.

“I have designated Prof Temitope Alonge, former Chief Medical Director of the University College, Ibadan, as the Head of COVID-19 Task Force while I recover fully. Please continue to comply with all the directives from the COVID-19 Task Force. Stay home, stay safe.”

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Published March 30, 2020
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